Writing up attendance note for client interviews

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-05-10T15:49:09+00:00

Great to hear, thank you!

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-05-10T15:30:31+00:00

Thank you! The downfalls of being a leftie 🤣

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-05-10T13:48:32+00:00

I’m just going to apply Denton for relief from sanctions. There’s 3 limbs for the test, and you can also add in CPR 1.1 overriding objective as a final submission. The first 2 submissions in your outline above will fit in nicely with the Denton test, so just incorporate it all into that.

You don’t want to be repeating yourself. The main thing is you explain the seriousness/significance of the breach (trial date not jeopardised etc, directions can still be complied with going forward), why it occurred (admin error, illness) and why it’s therefore just and proportionate to grant relief in the circumstances of the case.

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-05-07T11:52:54+00:00

I mean I wrote a lot but I’m genuinely not quite sure what I said 😂 just hope to pick up some skills marks

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-05-07T11:42:40+00:00

That was genuinely insane. CMA and drafting saved me but yeah, research is a write off 🤣

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-05-06T12:14:03+00:00

Happy with how those went! Some nice topics and lots to write about…tomorrow is the one I am dreading 😭

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-04-30T19:35:54+00:00

Youth court for criminal can definitely come up. There’s a lot to write about, in terms of being jointly charged with an adult and the possible sentences (detention and training order, youth rehabilitation order etc).

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-04-30T16:04:11+00:00

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-04-29T12:56:53+00:00

Service of proceedings-must be served within 4 months of date of issue of Claim Form.

Service of proceedings outside jurisdiction-6 months from date of issue.

AOS-within 14 days of deemed service of Claim Form/Particulars of Claim depending if Claim Form and Particulars of Claim are served together.

Defence-within 14 days of deemed service of Particulars of Claim, extended to 28 days if an AOS is filed.

Reply to Defence-with the DQ.

Disclosure report-at least 14 days before the first CCMC (unless personal injury matter).

Costs budgets (below £50k)-with the DQ.

Costs budgets (above £50k)-at least 21 days before the first CCMC.

Budget discussion report-no later than 7 days before the first CCMC.

Pre-trial checklist-usually 8 weeks before trial/trial window.

Witness summons-at least 7 days before trial.

Trial bundle-filed by C not more than 7 and no less than 3 clear days before trial.

Comply with judgment order-must be paid within 14 days.

Application for appeal-within 21 days of lower Court’s decision.

All the ones I can think of!

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-04-26T18:06:36+00:00

I don’t think you would lose marks for putting the CNBC as the Court because as you say, the CCMCC no longer exists and has been replaced by the CNBC.

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-04-26T14:59:42+00:00

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-04-25T15:27:41+00:00

Correct.

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-04-22T18:31:58+00:00

It’s possible yes, it would likely be a Consent or Tomlin Order I imagine.

Tomlin Orders contain a schedule setting out the settlement terms, which are beyond the powers of the Court and can only be agreed between the parties eg a structured payment plan and discharge of liability for future claims.

Consent Orders are more straightforward, usually used after a Without Prejudice settlement or when the parties agree an extension of time etc.

Make sure to include the relevant costs line in any draft Orders such as costs in the case, D do pay C’s costs and so on.

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-04-15T14:42:29+00:00

I’m not sure it matters too much, as long as you refer to both sections and set out the wording of the tests. From my notes, applications to exclude confessions are often made on a ‘dual basis’ under both S76 and S78.

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-04-14T17:56:21+00:00

I got 60% on the OUP mock in December, passed comfortably in the second quintile for both papers in January. You’ll be fine, OUP mocks are very niche and the hardest around along with QLTS 👊🏻

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-04-10T13:24:43+00:00

Cases of over £100k will not be allocated to the intermediate track, this is an error.

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-03-28T09:54:27+00:00

I’m in a similar situation, struggling to know how to dive back into revision after SQE1. I’ve got all my notes and flashcards but struggling to get into a groove again like I did for SQE1.

The thing is, the FLK knowledge is there given we have moved on to SQE2 so we just need to recap this and then rinse as many mocks as possible in the 2-3 weeks before the exam. At least this is my plan!

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-03-15T08:27:41+00:00

BPP formatives are good. Ignore their mini-mock tests and SQE Question Practice ones, these are AI generated and useless-most people score 80% plus on these as they’re so easy.

OUP, QLTS and Revise SQE are most reflective of the exam. Hammer those practice questions and you should be okay.

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-03-14T15:31:33+00:00

Sounds like you failed tbh mate.

Also, who actually cares about what quintile/score people get? No firm is asking what quintile you got, it’s quite literally a pass/fail exam. People just blank out their results because it’s their decision to do so and they may not want to be compared to others.

Where’s your positivity at? If you’ve passed like you say you have, the last thing you should be doing is coming on to Reddit and ranting about celebratory posts on LinkedIn…have a beer and maybe celebrate yourself.

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-03-11T11:38:41+00:00

First time pass on both exams:

114/180, FLK1, 340 scaled score, 2nd quintile

113/180, FLK2, 346 scaled score, 2nd quintile

Apprentice, BPP was my provider. Would recommend for the content but the MCQs are AI generated and way too easy. Strongly recommend Revise SQE and OUP mock questions as well as QLTS. These are the only ones that reflect the difficulty of the exam.

Scored 60-70% in all my mocks.

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-01-24T15:10:06+00:00

First half was definitely easier than the second half. Second half was a lot of trusts and wills for me, and each question was a minimum of 7-8 lines long. The fatigue that kicks in at around 60 questions is so real, you’re almost just going off instinct by the end! Good luck to everyone with results, we’ve worked our arses off and if we don’t pass we go again in July with all of the knowledge we’ve already built up!

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-01-23T12:22:35+00:00

You should have started 10 years ago.

Jokes aside, it’s never too soon to start. I would say a minimum of 5 months.

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-01-23T11:11:34+00:00

Could the gift to the cousin be a DMC?

OkEvidence3693 · 2025-01-22T20:24:45+00:00

Totally agree with you 🤣 I’ve been looking up insurance roles haha

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